Project "oracle"

[dklhs90]

Hi people, I couldn't find my build log I posted a long time ago, so I am re-posting it!

 

So, the project was called "Oracle" because this build was my very first hand made PC that I was going to use for my third year final project.

 

Roughly, the research was to use SSD to overcome write issues in RAID 5 configuration. Therefore, I had to have a control, which was the traditional HDD in RAID 5.

Although I did not have enough time to test the speeds on Oracle (Database), I was able to do the preliminary tests on a benchmarking software. Argh, I had problems with parts delivery...

 

My build has changed a bit from when I did the project, so, I will post my current specs.

 

 

MB: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme

CPU: Intel Core i7-3960X

Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5

Cooler: Corsair H100 

RAM: 2x 16GB G.Skill RipjawsZ

PSU: Corsair AX1200

GFX: 2x ASUS GeForce GTX 580 DirectCu II (1.56GB) SLI

Disks: Samsung 256GB 830 Series SSD (Boot), 3x Samsung 256GB 830 Series SSD (RAID0), Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1TB (Storage)

Monitor: ASUS VG278H

Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT

OS: Windows 8 Pro 64-bit

Speaker: Logitech Z-906

 

I will include pictures later when I can figure out how to do the URL thinggy...

 

Edit: Added pictures.

 

Front:

 

Sneak Peek from the front:

 

Peek inside the side window:

 

Slightly opened side door:

 

Notes:

Hehehe the inside is a bit dusty but the red theme makes it look like an abandoned research lab operating on red backup lights.

Edited April 29, 2013 by dklhs90

[prodigydoo]

wow.   2 x 16gb sticks  thats just crazy!

 

 

and you post pictures by uplaoding the imags to a image hosting site and then right clicking the image then clicking "copy image url" and pasting that in as the image link :)

[dklhs90]

wow.   2 x 16gb sticks  thats just crazy!

 

 

and you post pictures by uplaoding the imags to a image hosting site and then right clicking the image then clicking "copy image url" and pasting that in as the image link :)

I got 2 16GB sets of 4... making 32GB total but unstable if unlucky. In this case I was uber lucky. beginner luck for the win hehehe...

 

Do you know any good image hosting sites? I take pictures with my DSLR and the images are 32MB each...

[snes]

Do you know any good image hosting sites? I take pictures with my DSLR and the images are 32MB each...

 

 

Dropbox works well and you don't really have to upload to a site like flickr. You just dump your pictures in the public dropbox folder on your hdd, then right-click and copy public link. They will give you up to 5gb storage space for free.

 

I just hope you weren't thinking about posting 32mb pictures. I usually re-size mine with irfanview.

[Nicktrance]

Dropbox works well and you don't really have to upload to a site like flickr. You just dump your pictures in the public dropbox folder on your hdd, then right-click and copy public link. They will give you up to 5gb storage space for free.

 

I just hope you weren't thinking about posting 32mb pictures. I usually re-size mine with irfanview.

 

Yeah those pictures are way too large they cause chrome to lag a bit while looking at them.

Nice build though, red fits so well in that case :). It needs some cleaning though :lol:.

[AMDGAMERA8]

very nice i like!!!

[dklhs90]

I really need to buy myself some compressed air so that i can clean it up.